Frank Fingland
Frank Fingland | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of Yukon | |
| In office November 1, 1978 – January 20, 1979 | |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Premier | Chris Pearson |
| Preceded by | Arthur MacDonald Pearson |
| Succeeded by | Ione Jean Christensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1928 |
| Spouse | January 27, 2025 (aged 96) |
Frank Fingland (October 8, 1928 – January 27, 2025) was a Canadian civil servant who was the commissioner of Yukon from November 1, 1978 until January 19, 1979.[1] He was preceded by Arthur MacDonald Pearson and succeeded by Ione Jean Christensen.
Life and career
[edit]Fingland was born in Toronto, Ontario on October 8, 1928.[2] He adopted a First Nations son, John. His family, living in Ontario, moved to Yukon when Fingland was appointed Yukon's deputy minister of finance.[3]
Fingland died on January 27, 2025, at the age of 96.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Legislature Speaks - Commissioner Biography - Frank Fingland".
- ↑ Former Commissioners of Yukon Territory
- ↑ Duncan, Jonathan; McCarthy, Terry (June 29, 2015). "Finding a Path Forward". Harper Street Publishing. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Frank Fingland". Yukon News. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
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